Middlesex County, NJ home prices

Middlesex County, NJ: the typical home is worth $587,181 as of 2026-05, up +3.0% over the past year and +224.2% since 2000. Listings run about $352/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $46,390 → 2026: $587,181 (12.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $587,181, homes in Middlesex County sit 0% above the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 151% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #11 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.6× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~26% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,898/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,583/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Somerset County, NJ ($666,922) · Union County, NJ ($633,082) · Richmond County, NY ($727,917) · Monmouth County, NJ ($780,588) · Mercer County, NJ ($446,376) · Essex County, NJ ($668,383)